Industry warns simplified planning system must work for rural economy 'in practice'

Industry has called for further detail on Government’s proposal to simplify the planning system and a commitment to work alongside landowners and rural businesses to ensure new changes work for the rural economy ‘in practise’

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Industry warns simplified planning system must work for rural economy 'in practice'

Industry has called for further detail on Government's proposal to simplify the planning system and a commitment to work alongside landowners and rural businesses to ensure new changes work for the rural...

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